One $28, Under-Appreciated Microsoft App Could Save You Thousands of Dollars
Microsoft Visual Studio is how you’re going to stop outsourcing your code and do it entirely in house.
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Skype is shutting down in May — these are the best alternatives
After 23 years of connecting people around the world, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down. Microsoft, the parent company, confirmed that the official sunset date for the service is May 5, 2025. Skype users can either migrate all their contacts and chat data to Microsoft Teams, or they can choose to download their […]
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The AI ‘Black Book’ for Entrepreneurs: 7 Tools to Automate and Dominate
Most entrepreneurs barely tap into AI’s true power. In this video, discover seven secret AI tools that go beyond basics — boost sales, automate work, and outsmart competitors. Watch now and get a free AI Success Kit!
Looking for a Remote Job? A New Survey Says It Could Be Harder to Find Than You Think.
Most people want to work remotely, but a “frozen” labor market is limiting their choices.
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI
On Thursday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to 16 American technology firms, including Google and OpenAI, asking for past communications with the Biden Administration that might suggest the former President “coerced or colluded” with companies to “censor lawful speech” in AI products. The Trump Administration’s top technology advisers previously signaled it would pick […]
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Bench is charging people for services they already paid for, some customers say
Bench customers say they’re being required to pay for services they already paid for. Bench’s new owners deny it.
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AI coding assistant Cursor reportedly tells a ‘vibe coder’ to write his own damn code
As businesses race to replace humans with AI agents, coding assistant Cursor just gave a peek at the attitude bots could bring to work, too.
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Profitable Klarna files for a potentially blockbuster IPO
Swedish fintech Klarna took the next step in its highly anticipated U.S. IPO on Friday when it made its F-1 public. Here are the top take-aways.
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The One Reason Most Small Businesses Fail. And No, It Isn’t Money
Both the data and my anecdotal experience over the decades show businesses don’t fail for the reasons we always hear. It’s something else entirely.
6 Powerful Insights to Reveal Your Customers’ Deepest Desires
Whether you’re an established business or a startup, effective lead generation is the key to shaping a business that will stand the test of time.